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NY S07836
Bill
Status
8/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Allows defendants in counties outside cities with populations over one million to request transfer of misdemeanor and felony cases to designated human trafficking courts after arraignment, upon motion and with district attorney opportunity to be heard.
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Permits transfer to human trafficking courts in the same county or, with district attorney consent, to adjoining counties that have been designated by the chief administrator of courts.
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Establishes a five-day waiting period before removal orders take effect, unless the receiving human trafficking court accepts the case earlier or declines acceptance.
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Requires the human trafficking court to promptly notify the defendant, defense counsel, and district attorney of its acceptance or rejection decision.
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Directs the chief administrator of courts to establish human trafficking courts as practicable to fulfill the purposes of these transfer provisions.
Legislative Description
Relates to human trafficking courts; authorizes transfer of cases after arraignment, by order or with consent of the DA, to another local criminal court or a designated human trafficking court.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.191
8/15/2018